Systems Engineer

Donatech Corporation; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Donatech Corporation in Cedar Rapids is seeking a systems engineer to collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop avionics solutions, refine requirements, and execute lab-based testing in a dynamic environment.

The role emphasizes requirements-based testing, test script development, verification planning, and participation in design reviews, with on-site work in a lab environment focused on maximum asset utilization.

Qualifications

• Experience with requirements development, verification, testing, or model-based engineering concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) at the system level is required.
• Strong understanding of Avionics, aircraft Systems, and Subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of engineers to develop and deliver avionics system solutions.
• Support development, analysis, and refinement of system requirements and interfaces.
• Assist with system integration, troubleshooting, and issue resolution in lab and development environments.
• On-site execution of requirements-based testing, robustness, and Ad-Hoc testing in a lab environment.

Skills

Requirements development

Verification and testing

Systems engineering

Avionics systems knowledge

Tools

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Cameo

Job description

Position would require the candidate to be a W2 employee of Donatech.

US Citizenship/Permanent Resident Required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of systems, software, integration, and test engineers to develop and deliver avionics system solutions.
• Support development, analysis, and refinement of system requirements and interfaces.
• Complete assignments involving Design and Requirement Developments activities
• On-site execution of requirements-based testing, robustness, and Ad-Hoc testing in a lab environment (schedule flexibility is necessary during formal test phases)
• Support requirements development, requirements-based testing execution, test script development, execution of scenario-based, robustness, and unintended function/behavior testing in a lab environment. Flexibility is necessary to maximize test assets utilization.
• Be responsible for the troubleshooting and reporting of issues resulting from development cycles; the candidate will be capable of providing internal status as well as directly reporting to the OEMs as necessary.
• Test script development and execution
• Contribute to verification planning and test development to ensure implementations satisfy system requirements.
• Participate in technical reviews of requirements, design artifacts, and test procedures, while incorporating feedback into your own work.
• Assist with system integration, troubleshooting, and issue resolution in lab and development environments.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with one or more of the following tools/languages is a plus: Python, MATLAB/Simulink, Cameo, or similar engineering tools.
• Exposure to requirements development, verification, testing, or model-based engineering concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) at the system level is required
• Strong understanding of Avionics, aircraft Systems, and Subsystems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with full development cycles, Avionics certification, and a strong understanding of lifecycle activities and deliverables for Avionics programs.
• Experience working within regulatory environments, including DO-254, DO-160, DO-178B/C, DO-297, ARP4754A, and FAA/TCCA/EASA standards.
• Coursework or project experience related to systems engineering, embedded systems, software development, aerospace, or controls.
• Experience working on team-based technical projects, including design reviews, troubleshooting, or test execution.